In a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra and members of Congress, the ACLU noted that about 80% of Black smokers prefer menthol cigarettes, and warned the ban "will trigger criminal penalties, which will disproportionately impact people of color," lead to "constitutional policing," and "prioritize criminalization over public health and harm reduction." While acknowledging that it would be best if no one smoked, the ACLU also seemed to question the necessity of the menthol ban, citing government data showing "cigarette use is down to 2.3% from 13% in 2002" and that among underage African-Americans it's down to 1.1%
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For instance, preferences for certain music genres, such as bluegrass, jazz, and heavy metal, which are associated with higher smoking rates, can potentially influence preferred cigarette pack sizes
Tips for finding safer scented candles: Look for a lead-free label to ensure the candle does not have a lead wick Opt for fragrance free, beeswax, coconut wax, and organic soy candles Minimize candle soot and smoke by cutting the wick regularly Only have scented candles for fragrance, dont burn them Run an air purifier regularly to help filter out any nasty particulate matter in the air
Why People Look for Healthier Smoking Alternatives Traditional cigarettes are packed with harmful chemicals, tar, and nicotine, which contribute to lung disease, heart problems, and various cancers